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The U.S. Constitution was designed to be difficult (although not impossible) to modify. It takes a 2/3rds vote in congress and a 3/4ths vote from the states to amend it.
Most state constitutions are far easier to amend, and so they end up being far longer than the U.S. Constitution. In particular, the voters can pass amendments. See the related link for more info.
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Is the Illinois constitution longer than the US Constitution?
because Illinois is a state
Is Georgia's constitution longer than the US?
Yes
Is the Missouri Constitution much more detailed than the US Constitution?
" The fourth and current Missouri State Constitution is more than eight times longer than our U.S. Constitution and has been amended hundreds of times" <http://www.sos.mo.gov/pubs/missouri_constitution.pdf>
Why are state constitutions usually longer than the U.S. Constitution?
Because states usually have more detailed responsibilities. APEX
What is the basic document of Alabama state government today?
It is the Alabama Constitution of 1901. It is the longest operative constitution in the world. Yes, in the world! It is 40 times longer than the US Constitution, and 12 times longer than other state constitutions. See the link for fascinating history!
Is the British constitution document longer than the American constitution document?
The British Constitution is uncodified, not written down. It is entrenched in the laws of the nation. There is no single document with the constitutional laws written down.
Is The US constitution is much longer and more detailed than all state constitutions?
No
What does Common Sense have to do with the Constitution?
It has nothing to do with the constitution other than expressing the ideas that will be used in the constitution.
Why has the Louisiana constitution been written so many times?
The present Louisiana constitution follows the federal constitution more closely than any of earlier states constitution
Is US Constitution longer than GA Constitution?
No it is not because Georgia's constitution and laws have to apply to the state so our laws are made for the state only and we have a lot of different things that need to be put in check but the laws for the US are only minor laws so there are less :D
What is the significance of the constitution first phrase we the people of the US?
The US Constitution
What state is the shortest in the US?
Alabama is the state with the longest constitution. "It is the Longest Known Constitution in the World Alabama's constitution now has 799 amendments (including amendments dealing with bingo, mosquito control, catfish, soybeans, dead farm animals, beaver tails, and prostitution). The constitution itself is easily the longest in the nation and is 12 times longer than the typical state constitution."- http://www.constitutionalreform.org/whatswrong5.shtml
